Table 3 Multiple logistic regression analysis of factors associated with Low birth weight in DTH, 2019
Variables | Normal birth weight N (%) | Low birth weight N (%) | COR (95%) | AOR (95%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Residence | ||||
Urban | 115 (46.4) | 9 (26.5) | 0.42 (0.19, 0.93)a | 0.32 (0.12, 0.85)b |
Rural | 133 (53.6) | 25 (73.5) | 1 | 1 |
Gravidity | ||||
1 | 109 (44.0) | 14 (41.2) | 0.21 (0.05, 0.99)a | 0.17 (0.03, 0.97) b |
2–4 | 134 (54.0) | 17 (50.0) | 0.21 (0.05, 0.97)a | 0.19 (0.04, 1.02) |
≥ 5 | 5 (2.0) | 3 (8.8) | 1 | 1 |
Status of pregnancy | ||||
Planned | 230 (92.7) | 23 (67.6) | 0.16 (0.07,0.39)a | 0.29 (0.09, 0.92)b |
Unplanned | 18 (7.3) | 11 (32.4) | 1 | 1 |
Iron supplement | ||||
Yes | 230 (92.7) | 24 (70.6) | 0.19 (0.08, 0.45)a | 0.79 (0.22, 2.88) |
No | 18 (7.3) | 10 (29.4) | 1 | 1 |
Hemoglobin level | ||||
< 11 g/dl | 4 (1.6) | 7 (20.6) | 15.82 (4.35,57.52)a | 9.82 (1.83, 52.73)b |
≥ 11 g/dl | 244 (98.4) | 27 (79.4) | 1 | 1 |
Sex of the newborn | ||||
Female | 102 (41.1) | 23 (67.6) | 2.99 (1.40, 6.41)a | 2.00 (0.86, 4.65) |
Male | 146 (58.9) | 11 (32.4) | 1 | 1 |
Rh status | ||||
Positive | 240 (96.8) | 30 (88.2) | 0.25 (0.07, 0.88)a | 0.68 (0.12, 4.00) |
Negative | 8 (3.2) | 4 (11.8 | 1 | 1 |